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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,478.09, 68,152.74 and 34,225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,478.09, 68,152.74 and 34,225.93 is: 51,290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,478.09 : 68,152.74 = 34,225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,478.09/68,152.74 = 34,225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,478.09x = 68,152.74 × 34,225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,478.09x = 2,332,590,908.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,590,908.55/45,478.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,290.43

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